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Lahore (Sports News): Hyderabad Kingsmen registered an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Multan Sultans in Eliminator 1 of HBL PSL 11 here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday night, sealing their place in Eliminator 2. It was the first HBL PSL 11 game in Lahore with fans in attendance.The Kingsmen, who lost their opening four matches of the tournament, have now won six of their last seven outings to remain in title contention. They will now face Islamabad United in Eliminator 2 on Friday, 1 May at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with the winner taking on Peshawar Zalmi in the final on Sunday, 3 May at the same venue.Chasing 160, Maaz Sadaqat (64 not out, 33b, 4x4s, 5x6s) and Usman Khan (64, 35b, 8x4s, 3x6s) tore the chase apart with a second-wicket stand of 102 in 53 balls. The Kingsmen lost Marnus Labuschagne early off Mohammad Ismail for 11 with the scoreboard reading 18 for one in the third over. However, Usman dictated terms thereafter, raising his fifty off 29 balls in the ninth over.Usman fell with Hyderabad in touching distance of victory at 120 for two in the 11th over, leaving Maaz to finish the job with Saim Ayub. Maaz brought up his half-century off just 25 balls and sealed the chase with 28 balls to spare. Saim remained unbeaten on 15 off as many deliveries.Earlier, after Hyderabad Kingsmen captain Ashton Turner opted to bowl, the Sultans were pegged back inside the powerplay. Sahibzada Farhan (15, 12b, 2x4s) and Steven Smith (13, 10b, 2x4s) departed early and Mohammad Ali castled Josh Philippe to leave Multan tottering at 36 for three in the fifth over.Akif Javed sent Sahibzada back caught at deep point by Saim, while Hunain Shah trapped Philippe leg-before-wicket with one that kept low.Saim then dismissed Turner (9), caught by Hassan Khan before Glenn Maxwell trapped Arafat Minhas (1) leg-before-wicket off the first delivery of his spell to leave the Sultans tottering at 52 for five in the eighth over.Shan Masood resisted with an unbeaten 69 (46b, 2x4s, 4x6s), adding 33 with Mohammad Nawaz (18, 19b, 3x4s) and 21 with Peter Siddle (9). Akif dismissed Nawaz at 85 for six while Ali bowled Muhammad Imran to leave Sultans tumbling at 93 for seven.Hunain bowled Siddle in the 16th over while Faisal Akram was run out by Saim in the 19th as Multan finished on 159 for nine.Ali (4-0-34-2), Akif (4-0-30-2) and Hunain (4-0-31-2) led the bowling chart, with Saim (4-0-23-1) returning the most economical figures.Scores in brief:Multan Sultans 159-9, 20 overs (Shan Masood 69 not out, Mohammad Nawaz 18; Akif Javed 2-30, Hunain Shah 2-31, Mohammad Ali 2-34)Hyderabad Kingsmen 162-2, 15.2 overs (Maaz Sadaqat 64 not out, Usman Khan 64).

Islamabad (Sports News): Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam smashed his fourth HBL PSL century to power his side to a 70-run victory over Islamabad United in the HBL PSL 11 Qualifier at the National Bank Stadium on Tuesday night, as a packed crowd welcomed the return of fans in emphatic fashion.Zalmi’s comprehensive triumph lands them in an HBL PSL final for the first time in five seasons while Islamabad will have another crack at a final berth in Eliminator 2 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 1 May.Babar’s stunning ton, his second of the season and the 12th of his T20 career, was laced with 12 fours and four sixes. The star batter’s monumental 59-ball 103, which levelled him with Usman Khan for most HBL PSL centuries, set the tone for Zalmi’s batting dominance as they posted 221 for seven.Babar was ably supported by fellow opener Mohammad Haris in a breezy 72-run stand off 38 deliveries. Haris fell for a 16-ball 35 featuring five fours and two sixes off Shadab Khan after plundering 68 runs in the Powerplay, most any side has registered against Islamabad United in HBL PSL 11 so far.The in-form Kusal Mendis then put on 84 runs for the second with Babar, never letting the United bowlers get the upper hand. The Zalmi skipper completed his half-century in 38 balls in the 12th over, before smoking Shadab for two sixes in a 19-run 14th over.Mendis, however, was caught at midwicket by Sameer Minhas off Faheem Ashraf for a 26-ball 41 aided by five fours and a solitary six as the scoreboard read 156 for two in the 15th over.Shadab dismissed Michael Bracewell (2) and Abdul Samad off successive deliveries in the next over but Babar wrested back the momentum with a flurry of boundaries.The 31-year-old got to three-figure mark with a six off Richard Gleeson in the 18th over amid thunderous applause. Babar’s dismissal in the 18th over did little to hamper Zalmi’s progress as Aaron Hardie's 10-ball 20 featuring two fours and one six carried them past 220.Shadab finished with three for 42 from his four overs whereas Gleeson took two for 45.Islamabad United began the pursuit of 222 with intent. Opening batters Devon Conway and Sameer Minhas added 58 in five overs, with the 50-partnership coming up in 23 balls. Conway (20, 14b, 1x4, 2x6s) was caught off Michael Bracewell, but Sameer kept attacking.The young United batter was caught off Hardie for a 23-ball 44 studded with seven fours and one six with the score reading 81-2 in the ninth over. A procession of wickets ensued with Islamabad crashing to 114-7 by the end of the 14th over.Sufyan Moqim, along with Hardie, were the chief wreckers during this period, drawing the life out of United’s chase.Imad Wasim, batting at No. 9, hit four boundaries in his 15-ball 22 before being caught and bowled by Mohammad Basit. Salman followed two balls later as Islamabad were bundled out for 151 in 18.4 overs.Hardie registered three for 24 in his four overs. Sufyan's two for 25 took his tournament tally to 21 wickets in 10 matches, retaining the Fazal Mahmood Cap, with Shadab trailing him on second spot with 17 wickets in nine games. Basit claimed two for 19 from his 3.4 overs.Babar's century lifted him past teammate Mendis to the top of the HBL PSL 11 run-scoring charts, taking over the Hanif Mohammad Cap. He now has 588 runs in 10 matches at an average of 84, including two hundreds and three half-centuries, with 60 fours and 15 sixes.He equals Fakhar Zaman's record of 588 runs for the most in a single HBL PSL season, set for Lahore Qalandars in the 2022 edition across 13 matches at an average of 45.23.Babar also became the first batter to amass 500-plus runs in a single HBL PSL edition on four occasions — 2021, 2023, 2024 and the current edition. His two centuries in HBL PSL 11 equalled Usman Khan feat of most centuries in a single edition, set for Multan Sultans in 2024.The next playoff fixture, Eliminator 1, will be played between Multan Sultans and Hyderabad Kingsmen at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday, 29 April. The winner will face Islamabad United in Eliminator 2 on Friday.Scores in brief:Peshawar Zalmi 221-7, 20 overs (Babar Azam 103, Kusal Mendis 41, Mohammad Haris 35, Aaron Hardie 20; Shadab Khan 3-42, Richard Gleeson 2-45)Islamabad United 151 all out, 18.4 overs (Sameer Minhas 44, Mohsin Riaz 25, Imad Wasim 22, Devon Conway 20; Aaron Hardie 3-24, Mohammad Basit 2-19, Sufyan Moqim 2-25)Player of the Match: Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi)Wednesday’s Eliminator 1: Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore; 7pm PKT 

London (Sports News):England Women’s selectors have announced their 15-player squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.The Blaze’s Nat Sciver-Brunt has been named as captain and will lead the squad on home soil at her seventh T20 World Cup.Sciver-Brunt is joined in the squad by uncapped 18-year-old Surrey spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Warwickshire’s Issy Wong and Durham’s Lauren Filer who are all selected in a T20 World Cup squad for the first time. Surrey’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge will play in her eighth T20 World Cup.Somerset’s Charlie Dean is the vice-captain and joins a list of impressive all-round cricketers in the squad, with Hampshire fast bowler Lauren Bell set to lead the attack.Head Coach Charlotte Edwards, who captained the side in their victorious 2009 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign - also in England - will have more than 960 caps worth of T20 International experience to pick from during the tournament that begins on June 12 at Edgbaston.And as women’s cricket seeks to use the platform of a home World Cup to break into mainstream conversation, stars from across the sporting and entertainment landscape have played their part in revealing the 15 names with a unique announcement film that can be viewed here.England Women’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 SquadNat Sciver-Brunt (The Blaze - capt)Lauren Bell (Hampshire)Alice Capsey (Surrey)Tilly Corteen-Coleman (Surrey)Charlie Dean (Somerset)Sophia Dunkley (Surrey)Sophie Ecclestone (Lancashire)Lauren Filer (Durham)Dani Gibson (Somerset)Amy Jones (The Blaze)Freya Kemp (Hampshire)Heather Knight (Somerset)Linsey Smith (Hampshire)Issy Wong (Warwickshire)Danni Wyatt-Hodge (Surrey)

Karachi (PR): The Playing Control Teams for the 28 April Qualifier, 29 April Eliminator 1 and 1 May Eliminator 2 of the HBL Pakistan Super League 11 have been appointed, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Tuesday. Member of ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees Sir Richard Richardson will lead the Playing Control Team for the Qualifier between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi. Earlier he made his HBL PSL debut as Match official on 15 April and will bow out for this season having officiated 10 games. Christopher Gaffaney of New Zealand will be joined by Alexander Wharf of England as on-field Umpire for the Qualifier. Both are part of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires. Faisal Khan Aafreedi, ICC International Panel Umpire, will serve as the third Umpire, while PCB’s National Elite Panel Umpire Zulfiqar Jan will be the fourth Umpire for the all-important 41st HBL PSL 11 match.Roshan Mahanama of Sri Lanka will lead the Playing Control Team in the both the Eliminators. He has the honour of officiating in all 11 HBL PSL seasons and his tally of games as Match Referee in the league currently stands at 127.  In the Hyderabad Kingsmen v Multan Sultans Eliminator 1 in Lahore, ICC Elite Panel Umpire Shahid Saikat from Bangladesh will join ICC Emerging Panel Umpire Asif Yaqoob as on-field Umpire, while Rashid Riaz Waqar of ICC Emerging Panel of Umpires will be the third Umpire. Nasir Hussain of ICC International Panel of Umpires will perform duties as the fourth Umpire. The Eliminator 2 on 1 May between winner of Eliminator 1 and losing team of Qualifier will be officiated on-field by ICC Elite Panel Umpires Ahsan Raza and Shahid Saikat, while Asif Yaqoob and Rashid Riaz will carry out the duties of third and fourth Umpire, respectively. 

Karachi (Sports News): The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed the ticket price and availability for the 28 April Qualifier match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi. The development comes after Chairman PCB requested the Prime Minister to allow the fans for the HBL PSL Playoffs including the final as well.The coin toss for the Qualifier is set to take place at 6.30pm, while the first ball will be bowled at 7pm PKT on Tuesday. Fans in Karachi will be able to enjoy the match by buying a ticket worth PKR 500 (Five Hundred Only) for all the enclosures of National Bank Stadium, Karachi.The E-Tickets can be bought at pcb.tcs.com.pk from tonight, while the fans can also buy physical tickets from the TCS Box Office China Ground (Only Express Centre for physical tickets) situated opposite National Bank Stadium, Karachi. The physical tickets will be available for sale from Tuesday morning.Fans who buy E-Tickets can either enter the Stadium by showing the E-Tickets on their phones or they can get a print of their respective E-Ticket from home. Fans are requested to head to the stadium well before the start of play to avoid any inconvenience.

Karachi : Mark Chapman struck an unbeaten 69 off 33 balls as Islamabad United chased down 193-run target with four wickets in hand and eight balls to spare against Multan Sultans in the 40th and final league match of the HBL Pakistan Super League 11 at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi on Sunday.The win lifted Islamabad United to second on the points table on 13 points from 10 matches and earned them a Qualifier clash against table-toppers Peshawar Zalmi, with the winner advancing directly to the 3 May final and the losing team dropping into Eliminator 2, scheduled for 1 May. Multan Sultans, who finished third with 12 points, will take on fourth-placed Hyderabad Kingsmen in Eliminator 1 on 29 April in Lahore.Chasing 193, Islamabad United lost Sameer Minhas in the second over for one off four balls, edging Mohammad Ismail to sweeper cover where the catch was completed by his elder brother Arafat Minhas in a notable derby moment between the siblings on opposing teams.Devon Conway and Mohsin Riaz steadied the chase with a 31-run stand for the second wicket. Conway (18, 15b, 4x4s), who survived a leg-before-wicket review on umpire's call off Muhammad Imran, drove a fuller delivery past mid-off for four before edging Imran to a diving Steve Smith at mid-off. Mohsin made 25 off 17 balls with five fours before paddle-sweeping Faisal Akram to short fine leg, where Ismail completed a juggling catch at 72-3 in 7.3 overs.Shadab Khan and Chapman steadied the innings with a 63-run stand for the fourth wicket. Chapman, who had been dropped on zero by Mohammad Wasim Jnr at midwicket, capitalised in style as he struck Wasim Jnr for two fours and a six in the 11th over and brought up his half-century off just 26 balls with a tracer-bullet four through the covers off Faisal Akram. Shadab perished after contributing 36 off 28 balls with five fours, mishitting Wasim Jnr to Smith at long-on as the scoreboard read 135-4 in the 14th over.Haider Ali’s cameo of a five-ball 13 featuring two sixes ended as he was caught at deep cover off Faisal. Faheem Ashraf made 11 off nine balls before Peter Siddle had him caught at deep cover by Imran with Islamabad finding themselves 171-6 in the 18th over. Chapman, however, refused to be denied as he pulled Siddle for a six over square leg to bring up United's 100, launching Ashton Turner for a 90-metre six over long-on and finishing unbeaten on 69 off 33 balls with four fours and six sixes. He finished the game with back-to-back fours off Wasim Jnr.Earlier, opting to bat first, Multan Sultans’ opening batters Sahibzada Farhan and Smith got off to a flying start with a 60-run stand inside the powerplay. Sahibzada flat-batted Mohammad Salman Mirza for a six over long-off in the second over and flicked Imad Wasim through midwicket for four. Smith pulled Mohammad Salman Mirza for six over midwicket and lashed a length ball through the covers for four. Both batters fell on consecutive deliveries — Smith for (30, 19b, 4x4s, 1x6) edging a Salman off-cutter behind to Conway, before Shadab had Sahibzada (30, 18b, 4x4s, 1x6) caught at deep midwicket by Sameer Minhas, jolting Multan at 60-2 after 6.1 overs.Josh Philippe (11, 13b) put on 42 with top-scorer Shan Masood before Imad had him caught at short midwicket by Green at 102-3 in the 12th over. Ashton Turner managed nine off five balls with a six off Green before being caught and bowled by himShan, who reverse-swept Shadab for four and launched Green for two sixes over midwicket and long-off, was bowled by Salman Irshad for 44 off 33 balls (2x4s, 3x6s) at 129-5. Arafat and Wasim Jnr then propelled Sultans past 190 with a 56-run stand for the seventh wicket off 23 balls.Arafat struck Salman Irshad for a six over long-off and a flicked four through midwicket and clobbered Faheem for a six over deep midwicket. Faheem returned to dismiss Imran (5), before Arafat got run out for 31 off 19 balls (1x4, 3x6s) in the 20th over after a mix-up with Wasim Jnr. Wasim Jnr finished unbeaten on 26 off nine balls with two fours and two sixes, hammering Salman for two consecutive sixes and a four through third man as Sultans posted 192-7.Scores in brief:Match 40 – Islamabad United beat Multan Sultans by four wickets at National Bank Stadium, KarachiMultan Sultans 192-7, 20 overs (Shan Masood 44, Arafat Minhas 31, Sahibzada Farhan 30, Steve Smith 30, Mohammad Wasim Jnr 26 not out; Imad Wasim 1-23, Faheem Ashraf 1-23)Islamabad United 193-6, 18.4 overs (Mark Chapman 69 not out, Shadab Khan 36, Mohsin Riaz 25; Faisal Akram 2-41, Peter Siddle 1-24, Mohammad Ismail 1-29)Player of the Match: Mark Chapman (Islamabad United(Tuesday’s Qualifier: Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United at National Bank Stadium, Karachi; 7pm PKT

 Islamabad (Sports News): Hyderabad Kingsmen thumped Rawalpindiz by 108 runs to displace Lahore Qalandars from the fourth spot on the points table based on better net run rate as they defended their mammoth 244-6 total here at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi on Sunday afternoon.Glenn Maxwell, Usman Khan and Kusal Perera’s blazing half-centuries took Kingsmen to a total well beyond the 200-run mark as they were required to win by at least 86 runs and overtake Qalandars. In turn, Hunain Shah proved to be the difference as he bagged T20 career best 4-22 after Rawalpindiz were cruising at 56-1 in 5.2 overs.With 245 needed to win their second game of the tournament, the Rawalpindiz could have still ended Kingsmen’s journey in the tournament if they scored 159 or more but fell for 136 all out in 17.1 overs losing seven for 42 in 7.2 overs.Usman Khawaja, who remained 66 not out off 43 balls hitting nine fours, couldn’t find any stable partners after walking in to bat in the second over with the fall of Shahzaib Khan to Akif Javed. Khawaja and Rizwan collected 43 runs off 22 balls to scare the Kingsmen but not to be.Player of the match Hunain created impact straightaway in his first over as he removed Mohammad Rizwan (26, 15b, 4x4s) and castled Kamran Ghulam for a duck in a space of three balls.At this juncture, Sam Billings (23, 12b, 1x4, 2x6s) and Khawaja again threatened Kingsmen’s hopes with a fluent 38-run stand, which included two sixes and as many fours. Akif induced a false shot off Billings after getting hit for a six and began the rot in Rawalpindiz batting at 94-4 in 10 overs.Akif then got rid of the dangerous Dian Forrester in the 12th over after which wickets fell at regular intervals with Rawalpindiz losing five for 34. Akif picked up three for 38, while Mohammad Ali and Glenn Maxwell picked up one wicket each.Earlier, Kingsmen came out all guns blazing after they were asked to bat first and were faced with the challenge of posting a mammoth total on the board. Following skipper Marnus Labuschagne’s (5, 5b, 1x4) early departure, Maaz Sadaqat (28, 11b, 5x4s, 1x6) and Usman Khan brisk 54-runs stand to take 64 runs off the first five overs.Saim Ayub (12, 5b, 1x4, 1x6) then launched a six and a four in last over of powerplay as Kingsmen found themselves 78-2 in six overs. Usman, who contributed a fiery 54 off 26 balls, hit four fours and as many sixes in his outing.Saad Masood struck twice at the start of ninth over to remove Usman and Muhammad Irfan Khan to leave Kingsmen 119-5. With the innings on crossroads, top-scorer Glenn Maxwell (70, 37b, 8x4s, 3x6s) and Kusal Perera (50 not out, 30b, 5x4s, 1x6) came together to put on a game-changing partnership of 108 off 59 balls.Before falling on the first ball of last over, Maxwell unleashed fury on Rawalpindiz bowling attack as he hit Sears for a six and four in 11th over and two fours in 18th over, Amir for three fours in 17th over and Amad Butt for two consecutive maximums in 19th over. It was his 59th T20 half-century.Perera brought up his third HBL PSL fifty and played a supportive knock. Hassan Khan closed the innings in emphatic manner hitting Forrester for a four and two sixes on the last three balls as he finished with 16 off four.Saad picked up two for 34, while Asif and Sears dismissed one batter each.Scores in brief:Match 39 – Hyderabad Kingsmen beat Rawalpindiz by 108 runs at National Bank Stadium, KarachiHyderabad Kingsmen 244-6, 20 overs (Glenn Maxwell 70, Usman Khan 54, Kusal Perera 50 not out, Maaz Sadaqat 28; Saad Masood 2-34)Rawalpindiz 136 all out, 17.1 overs (Usman Khawaja 66 not out, Mohammad Rizwan 26, Sam Billings 23; Hunain Shah 4-22, Akif Javed 3-38)Player of the Match – Hunain Shah (Hyderabad Kingsmen)

Karachi (Sports News): The Women’s National Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Zimbabwe women’s teams scheduled to take place at National Bank Stadium in Karachi from 4 to 9 May. The three-match T20I series will be followed by ODI series and the squad for the T20I series will be announced in due course.Fatima Sana will continue to lead the side in the three ODIs – part of ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29. The ODIs will be played on 4, 6 and 9 May with the first ball of each ball set to be bowled at 3.30pm PKT. Pakistan are currently placed fifth in the ICC Women’s Championship with two points after featuring in an away ODI series against South Africa earlier this year.Uncapped Momina Riasat has also been included in the 15-member squad.Zimbabwe women’s team will embark on their maiden tour of Pakistan for the series and will arrive in Karachi on 29 April. Both teams will train at the National Bank Stadium from 30 April to 3 May.The T20I series will follow at the same venue on 12, 14 and 15 May, with matches set to begin at 7.30pm.Pakistan women squad:Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah and Tasmia RubabReserves: Iram Javed, Eyman Fatima, Saira Jabeen, Tuba Hassan and Ambar Kainat.Player support personnel: Ayesha Ashhar (team manager), Wahab Riaz (mentor/head coach), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach), Umaid Asif (fast bowling coach), Abdul Majeed (fielding coach), Imran Farhat (batting coach), Mohammad Arslan (media manager), Waleed Ahmed (analyst), Moeen (strength & conditioning coach), Tehreem Sumbal (physiotherapist) and Kiran Shahzadi (masseuse).Series schedule (All matches at National Bank Stadium, Karachi):29 April – Zimbabwe arrival30 April to 3 May – Training sessions4 May – First ODI (3.30pm)6 May – Second ODI (3.30pm)9 May – Third ODI (3.30pm)12 May – First T20I (7.30pm)14 May – Second T20I (7.30pm)15 May – Third T20I (7.30pm)

 Lahore (PR): The tickets for the HBL Pakistan Super League 11 final scheduled for 3 May are set to go on sale at 4pm from Monday, 27 April at pcb.tcs.com.pk, while physical tickets will be available at 18 designated TCS Express Centres in Lahore from Tuesday at 10am, the PCB confirmed today.Fans should aim to reach the Gaddafi Stadium by 18:30 PKT to witness the Curtain Closing Ceremony before the Final Match of the Tournament.Fans can buy VIP enclosures (Fazal Mahmood and Imran Khan) tickets for PKR 6,000, while the premium enclosures (Rajas and Saeed Anwar) will be available for PKR 4,000. First class enclosures, which comprise of Abdul Hafeez Kardar, Abdul Qadir, Javed Miandad and Sarfaraz Nawaz, are priced at PKR 2,000.Seats in the Hanif Mohammad, Imtiaz Ahmed, Saeed Ahmed and Inzamam-ul-Haq, which are categorised as General enclosures, will be available for a minimum of PKR 1,500.The thrilling action of the HBL PSL 11 final can also be enjoyed from the VVIP enclosure (Waqar Younis) at the Iqbal End whose tickets can be bought for PKR 8,000. The tickets for Zaheer Abbas enclosure at the Jinnah End will carry a price of PKR 10,000. The PCB Gallery tickets are prized at PKR 12,000.

Dubai (Sports News): Seasoned batter Muhammad Waseem has been named the interim captain of the UAE Men’s National Team for the ICC CWC League 2 Series – Nepal 2026. UAE will play Nepal and Oman in the double-league tri-series – pathway for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027. The series will be played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Waseem has previously led the side in 26 ODIs. He has replaced Rahul Chopra (ODI captain) who has been rested for the tour. UAE will play Nepal in their first match of the series on Saturday 25 April. Their next three matches are on Monday 27 April, Friday 1 May and Sunday 2 May against Oman, Nepal and Oman respectively. All series matches will begin at 9:30am local time. *UAE squad for ICC CWC League 2 series matches:* Mohammad Waseem (captain), Adeeb Usmani (wicketkeeper), Ajay Kumar, Akshdeep Nath, Aryansh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Haider Ali, Harpreet Bhatia, Jash Giyanani, Junaid Siddique, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Shahdad, Muhammad Zuhaib, Nilansh Keswani and Sohaib Khan.Support Staff: Amjad Ezzi (team manager), Lalchand Rajput (head coach), Stanley Chioza (fielding coach), Azharuddin Qureshi (strength and conditioning coach), Manpreet Sidhu (video analyst) and Manish Pardeshi (physiotherapist). ICC CWC League 2 Nepal – UAE matches schedule (Local time – Kirtipur):*Saturday, 25 April – Nepal vs UAE – 9:30am, Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.Monday, 27 April – UAE vs Oman – 9:30am, Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.Friday, 1 May – Nepal vs UAE – 9:30am, Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.Sunday, 3 May – UAE vs Oman – 9:30am, Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.